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7 Only-in-Colorado Places to Stay

After a full day of play on a Colorado getaway, there’s nothing more important than to relax in accommodations that fit your style. These seven places to stay in Colorado are a start to get your imagination going.

1. Luxe HotelsJust because you’re in casual Colorado, doesn’t mean you have to forgo frills. Check into The The Little Nell, Aspen’s only ski-in, ski-out five-star resort, to see a favorite playground for luxury lovers. Wishes for high-end amenities, like in-room massages or bottles from the award-winning wine cellar, come true at this mountain retreat. More Colorado resorts >>

2. Colorado Camping Pitch your tent at Rocky Mountain National Park’s Moraine Park campground. campers are surrounded by ponderosa pine forest and more than 300 miles of world-class hiking trails. Nearby, Estes Park’s shops, restaurants and family fun await. in the fall, the unforgettable mating calls of the resident elks can often be heard. More Colorado campgrounds >>

3. 10th Mountain Division HutsCross-country skiers and hikers should add the 10th Mountain Division hut system to their must-experience lists. Thirty high-altitude huts nestled in the Rocky Mountains are a welcome, safe respite for those traversing the 350 miles of trail between them. Similarly no-nonsense accommodations are available through Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s year-round yurt system. Read about other Colorado hut trips >>

4. Cozy ComfortsFor an escape with a homey feel, check into the Tarabino Inn Bed & Breakfast in Trinidad, which takes you back in time to experience the hospitality of the Victorian era in a home originally built in 1907. Tarabino’s gourmet breakfasts include Italian stratas, frittatas and lemon-blueberry pancakes. More Colorado B&Bs >>

5. Happy Trails, DudeToasting marshmallows and singing campfire songs are just the start of family dude ranch experiences, which are sprinkled throughout the state and offer everything from get-your-hands-dirty, honest- to-goodness working ranches to ranch-gone-resort. C Lazy U Ranch in Granby has perfected the vacation balance with a renowned kids’ program that leaves adults with lots of alone time, while Latigo Ranch in Kremmling offers spectacular views of the Continental Divide and a historic log lodge with all the modern comforts. More about Colorado dude ranches >>